So I started listening (I am currently 20 minutes into it) and while I really appreciate that you talked about the importance of inclusiveness, because that is important for everything not just Magic. I was kind of surprised at how little you guys talk about magic when I am about half way through with the program. It sounds like you will be talking more about magic towards the end, but since that is the main reason I know (well have read articles from both of you as I have not had the pleasure of meeting either of you personally) you two.

I'll wait til I can finish the rest to comment further, but thought that was noteworthy. Since I probably will not be able to finish the rest for a few hours I'll wait til then to add to this post.

_________________"It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him."J. R. R. Tolkien

Shabbaman wrote:

The usual answer is "the social contract", but I guess that is not what you are looking for. Try house rules.

Can't deny there's an audience for podcasts though. But if you're more inclined to reading, what is your motivation to do a podcast? Does this tie into your study and writing ambition, to try a different form of the English language?

I was curious to hear Sheldon's voice and listened to the whole podcast. It was odd to hear Anthony pronounce his name with a soft g, rather than the hard g I assumed for so long. I enjoyed listening and thought the pair created a pleasing rapport(there are other podcasters who grate on my ears).

Overall I wasn't too interested in the content, except for the bit directly relating to EDH (the card of the week). Everyone should listen to the section on promoting positive social behaviour: I'm sure I'm not alone wishing I was better at redirecting some players energies in the right direction.

So I was able to finish the rest of the podcast last night and I added Equal Treatment to my Edgar Markov deck immediately. He always seems to have 5-6 1/1s hanging around and I run very little instant speed interaction (on purpose), so I felt that was the best home in my stable of decks.

I thought it was really well done over all but would certainly want a higher percentage of the time talking about strategy or card choices or something more directly related to EDH. Thanks!

_________________"It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him."J. R. R. Tolkien

Shabbaman wrote:

The usual answer is "the social contract", but I guess that is not what you are looking for. Try house rules.